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Q: What are the cons of Nothing Phone (2) — Glyph Interface Flagship Smartphone Review & Specs?

No dedicated optical telephoto zoom camera lens , IP54 splash protection is lower than full IP68 water submersion rating

Q: How much does Nothing Phone (2) — Glyph Interface Flagship Smartphone Review & Specs cost?

The Nothing Phone (2) — Glyph Interface Flagship Smartphone Review & Specs is priced at $350 – $550.

Nothing Phone (2) — Glyph Interface Flagship Smartphone Review & Specs

Display 1080 x 2412 pixels 20:9 ratio (~394 ppi density)

Camera 1080p at 30fps

Performance Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Ge...

Battery 45W wired PD3.0, PPS, QC4 (100% in 55 min)

Expert Score

4.5

92% Confidence

Community Score

3.8

0% Confidence

AI Score

4.5

91% Confidence

Final Score

4.3

91% Confidence

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Overall hardware score: 89/100 — iconic Glyph LED lighting, fast Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip, clean Nothing OS bloatware-free software, 120Hz LTPO AMOLED screen, and wireless charging support.

Performance Excellent

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4nm processor with...

Display Excellent

6.7-inch 120Hz LTPO OLED screen with 1-120Hz dyn...

Camera Great

Dual 50MP camera setup featuring Sony IMX890 OIS...

Battery Great

4700 mAh battery cell delivers solid full-day ac...

Gaming Excellent

Adreno 730 GPU handles modern 3D mobile games co...

AI Great

Nothing OS 3.0 smart Glyph composer, widget cust...

Security Great

Fast in-display optical fingerprint reader and s...

Value for Money Great

Great upper mid-range value providing flagship p...

Design Excellent

Distinctive transparent glass back with 11 Glyph...

Repairability Good

Transparent rear glass assembly and internal dec...

Software Support Excellent

Boots Nothing OS based on Android (upgradable to...

Connectivity Excellent

Dual 5G SA/NSA mode, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC...

Audio Great

Dual stereo speakers tuned with Snapdragon Sound...

Durability Great

Corning Gorilla Glass 5 front/back panels with I...

Charging Great

45W wired fast charging (100% in 55 mins), 15W w...

Specifications

Display 5

Size 6.7 inches

Type LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1600 nits (peak), 1920Hz PWM

Resolution 1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~394 ppi density)

Refresh Rate 1-120Hz dynamic

Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Processor 3

Chipset Key Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)

CPU Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.5 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)

GPU Key Adreno 730

Memory 2

RAM Key 8GB / 12GB

Type LPDDR5

Storage 3

Internal 128GB / 256GB / 512GB

Expandable No

Standard UFS 3.1

Battery 4

Capacity 4700 mAh

Wired Charging 45W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC4 (100% in 55 min)

Wireless Charging 15W wireless (100% in 130 min)

Reverse Charging 5W reverse wireless

Camera 2

Main Wide 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm, 1/1.56" (Sony IMX890), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS

Ultra Wide & Macro 50 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (Samsung JN1), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF

Front Camera 2

Sensor 32 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm

Video 1080p at 30fps

Connectivity 5

Network 5G, 4G LTE, Dual Nano-SIM

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive

NFC Yes

USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Sensors 3

Fingerprint Optical under-display

Special Lighting 11 LED light strips on back (33 addressable zones), recording indicator LED

Other Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Dimensions & Weight 2

Dimensions 162.1 x 76.4 x 8.6 mm

Weight 201.2 g

Materials & Durability 2

Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), 100% recycled aluminum frame

Water Resistance IP54 dust protected and splash water resistant

Operating System 1

OS Android 13 (upgradable to Android 15), Nothing OS

Expert Review

By Dickens, Charles

Design

The Nothing Phone (2) features a transparent Gorilla Glass 5 rear panel with pill-shaped curved sides, 11 Glyph LED light strips, 100% recycled aluminum frame, IP54 splash resistance, and a 201g body.

Display

The 6.7-inch LTPO OLED screen renders 1080 x 2412 pixels resolution at 1-120Hz, featuring 1600 nits peak brightness and HDR10+ support.

Performance

Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4nm processor with up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage, system navigation and heavy apps run smoothly.

Gaming

Adreno 730 GPU handles modern 3D games comfortably with stable frame rate behavior.

Camera

Features a 50MP Sony IMX890 primary camera with OIS and a 50MP ultrawide/macro lens, paired with a 32MP front selfie camera.

Battery

The 4700 mAh battery easily lasts a full day of active usage, topping up in 55 minutes via 45W wired charging alongside 15W wireless charging.

Software

Boots Nothing OS based on Android (upgradable to Android 15), featuring dot-matrix widgets, custom Glyph ringtones, and fast animations.

Ai

Integrates Glyph composer lighting sync and computational camera HDR adjustments.

Connectivity

Includes dual 5G SA/NSA mode, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, and USB-C 2.0 with OTG.

Pros

Unique Glyph Interface with 33 addressable LED lighting zones
Smooth Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4nm flagship processor
Vibrant 6.7-inch 120Hz LTPO OLED display with 1600 nits brightness
15W wireless charging and 5W reverse wireless sharing
Clean, bloatware-free Nothing OS user experience

Cons

No dedicated optical telephoto zoom camera lens
IP54 splash protection is lower than full IP68 water submersion rating

The Nothing Phone (2) is a premium mid-range flagship smartphone defined by its unique transparent back glass design and iconic Glyph Interface. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4nm processor with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB UFS 3.1 storage, it features a 6.7-inch 120Hz LTPO OLED display with 1600 nits peak brightness protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. It highlights an enhanced rear Glyph system with 11 LED light strips across 33 zones for custom notifications and volume indicators. Its camera setup includes a 50MP Sony IMX890 primary camera with OIS and a 50MP Samsung JN1 ultrawide lens with macro focus. The device is protected by IP54 splash resistance and backed by a 4700 mAh battery supporting 45W wired, 15W Qi wireless, and 5W reverse wireless charging.

Verdict

The Nothing Phone (2) is a standout smartphone, combining an improved Glyph LED interface with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 performance, a 120Hz LTPO screen, and clean Nothing OS software.

Final: 4.3/10 Best for: Value seekers Segment: Mid-range

Product Intelligence

Upgraded Glyph Interface with 11 LED strips and 33 addressable zones Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4nm flagship processor 6.7-inch 120Hz LTPO OLED screen (1-120Hz dynamic refresh) Dual 50MP cameras (Sony IMX890 OIS main + 50MP ultrawide macro) 15W Qi wireless charging & 5W reverse wireless power share

Who Should Buy

Buyers seeking a stylish, distinctive smartphone with custom rear LED lighting (Glyph Interface), clean bloatware-free Android software, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 speed, 120Hz LTPO screen, and wireless charging.

Who Should Avoid

Users who want optical telephoto zoom lenses, official IP68 water submersion proofing, or traditional non-transparent phone designs.

Key Takeaways

Glyph Interface LED zones double as custom notification lights, volume indicators, and camera fill lights
LTPO OLED screen dynamically adjusts refresh rates from 1Hz to 120Hz for maximum power efficiency
Nothing OS provides a near-stock, highly optimized Android UI with dot-matrix design aesthetics